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Stamford
5Very poor

Last 5 matches · 0W-0D-5L · -11 goal difference

Mickleover Sports
41Poor

Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -2 goal difference

Our call

Our verdict

Double Chance
Mickleover Sports or Draw

BetGenius backs Mickleover Sports or Draw (Double Chance) at 70% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.

70%
Confidence
Solid
Preview

Match preview

Stamford host Mickleover Sports in this FA Cup encounter, with both sides seeking momentum following contrasting recent outings. Stamford enter this tie in difficult form, having suffered five consecutive defeats across all competitions in August while struggling significantly in front of goal.

Mickleover Sports travel with a boost in confidence after securing a 3-1 away victory against Grantham Town in their previous fixture. Their attacking output showed sharp improvement, which could prove pivotal against a backline that has shown vulnerability in recent weeks.

With Stamford managing just a single goal across their last five matches and conceding twelve in that span, Mickleover Sports appear well positioned to avoid defeat on the road in this knockout fixture.

Analysis

Key factors

  1. Stamford have lost five consecutive matches, scoring only one goal and conceding twelve.
  2. Mickleover Sports recorded a 3-1 away victory against Grantham Town in their most recent fixture.
  3. Stamford have failed to score in four of their last five competitive matches.
  4. The two previous meetings between the clubs produced three or more goals each, with one victory apiece.
Numbers

Statistical comparison

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20%
BTTS (last 5)
80%
60%
Over 2.5 (last 5)
80%
History

Head-to-head

1
Stamford
0
Draws
2
Mickleover Sports

Mickleover Sports have won 2 of the last 3 meetings.

  • 2026-09-05Stamford0-1Mickleover Sports
  • 2024-04-27Mickleover Sports3-0Stamford
  • 2023-12-19Stamford4-0Mickleover Sports
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Predictions

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FeaturedWON
Double Chance
Mickleover Sports or Draw
70%
Confidence

Stamford have endured a tough run of form, losing each of their last five matches while scoring only once. Mickleover Sports enter the fixture fresh from a 3-1 away win against Grantham Town and possess the attacking threat to capitalise on Stamford's recent defensive issues, making the double chance in favour of the visitors a solid probabilistic position.

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